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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,254.84, 746,920.47 and 299,523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,254.84, 746,920.47 and 299,523.03 is: 413,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,254.84 : 746,920.47 = 299,523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,254.84/746,920.47 = 299,523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,254.84x = 746,920.47 × 299,523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,254.84x = 223,719,882,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,719,882,343.42/541,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,335.58

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